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Upgrade 17-55 f/2.8 with 24-70 f/4 for 7D mkii?

Started May 8, 2016 | Discussions thread
RobBobW Contributing Member • Posts: 990
Re: Upgrade 17-55 f/2.8 with 24-70 f/4 for 7D mkii?
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RCouttolenc wrote:

I have a dilemma with the set of lens for the Canon 7D mark II which I have been using to travel around the world paired with a 17-55 f/2.8 and the 70-200 f/4. However there is always a gap between 55mm and 70mm which I need to fill as often times is the needed focal range. One day I might move to full frame (2 years) for what I need to plan ahead; nothing wrong with the actual Efs17-55mm but it is time to move to an "L" type.

My options are:

24-70mm f/4 IS because is sharp, light and has IS.

24-70mm f.2.8 no doubt is better, but should I need 2.8 for travel and the extra cost and weight?

24-105mm f4 IS, which I hear not as good as the 2 above and nothing to win.

I know I will loose the wide from 17 to 24mm which I could just add the Canon 10-18mm which is small, cheap and well rated, or any other similar.

Any thoughts, recommendations or options? I do not do weddings or portraits, I just enjoy my retirement traveling and getting great pictures from the world.

Keep the 17-55 f2.8.  It is one of the best lenses I own.  It is wonderfully sharp and you can't beat the light gathering f2.8 combined with IS.  When I moved to FF, I really struggled to find a lens that worked as well for me.  The 24-105 is close.  The good folks at PhotoZone have described the 17-55 as an L for EF-S.  I tried the 24-70 and was disappointed in the image quality after working with the 17-55.  Keep your high quality EF-S lenses and worry about FF compatibility if and when you finally make the jump.

FWIW, i did some travelling in Europe a few years ago with an EF-S kit of two lenses:  17-55 f2.8 and the 10-22 f3.5.  A small light kit that did everything I really needed.

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